Oil draining system

ABSTRACT

A system includes an oil catch compartment, at least one magnetic stud or rod, a motor compartment, and a switch. The oil catch compartment includes a first end configured for coupling to an oil filter. The at least one magnetic stud or rod is positioned along a sidewall of the oil catch compartment. The motor compartment includes a gearbox shaft and a puncturing device. The gearbox shaft is telescopically coupled to a second end of the oil catch compartment. The puncturing device is coupled to the gearbox shaft and positioned at least partially within the housing of the motor compartment or the oil catch compartment. The switch is formed on an outside surface of a battery compartment and communicatively connected to a motor coupled to the gearbox shaft. The switch is actuatable to cause the motor to advance the puncturing device via the gearbox shaft.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 16/946,576, filed on Jun. 26, 2020, which is herebyincorporated by reference herein in its entirety. This application alsoclaims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 63/263,378, filed on Nov. 1, 2021, which is herebyincorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for removing oil,and more specifically, to systems and methods for removing oil from anoil filter in a motor vehicle.

BACKGROUND

The process of draining oil from an oil filter in a motor vehicle oragriculture equipment may take up an excessive amount of time, not onlyfor an individual changing their own oil, but also for an experiencedprofessional striving for efficiency. The conventional systems andmethods for oil change can also cause spills of heated oil, which canpotentially cause injury (e.g., due to the heat and material compositionof the oil). In addition, coming into contact with heated oil can causepainful burns on the skin. There are also many components involvedduring an oil change, such as the drain plug, the drain plug seal, theoil filter itself, and the rubber seal that is attached to the top ofthe oil filter, all of which need to be tracked. Heated oil entering acatch pan may splatter or spill even if a user attempts to direct theoil at the catch pan. Thus, the oil may still burn the skin of the useror create a mess, even if the oil filter was positioned directly abovethe catch pan.

Additionally, the oil may be difficult to remove from surfaces,especially if the surfaces absorb the oil. Often times, many additionalmaterials such as towels, wipes, and other papers are used to preventthese messes, and to clean after they occur. Time spent on cleaning thearea where the oil removal process occurred may also take an excessiveamount of time, and the areas can remain tainted with remnants from theoil draining process. This may also produce excess waste due to thecleaning supplies and materials used and disposed.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary of one or moreimplementations in order to provide a basic understanding of presenttechnology. This summary is not an extensive overview of allcontemplated implementations of the present technology, and is intendedto neither identify key or critical elements of all examples, nordelineate the scope of any or all aspects of the present technology. Itssole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more examples in asimplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that ispresented later.

According to some implementations of the present disclosure, a systemincludes an oil catch compartment, at least one magnetic stud or rod, amotor compartment, and a switch. The oil catch compartment includes afirst end and a second end. The first end is configured for coupling toan oil filter. The at least one magnetic stud or rod is positioned alonga sidewall of the oil catch compartment. The motor compartment includesa gearbox shaft and a puncturing device. The gearbox shaft istelescopically coupled to the second end of the oil catch compartment.The puncturing device is coupled to the gearbox shaft and positioned atleast partially within the housing of the motor compartment or the oilcatch compartment. The switch is formed on an outside surface of abattery compartment and communicatively connected to a motor coupled tothe gearbox shaft. The switch is actuatable to cause the motor toadvance the puncturing device via the gearbox shaft, such that thepuncturing device alternates between (i) a first position that isretracted from the first end of the oil catch compartment and (ii) asecond position that protrudes from the first end of the oil catchcompartment.

In some implementations, the system further includes a flexible oil hosecoupled to the sidewall of the oil catch compartment. In some suchimplementations, the flexible oil hose is removably coupled to the oilcatch compartment.

In some implementations, the oil catch compartment includes a protrudingopening for attaching a flexible oil hose. The protruding opening isformed on the sidewall of the oil catch compartment.

In some implementations, the switch is actuatable to cause thepuncturing device to rotate, thereby advancing the puncturing device.

In some implementations, the puncturing device includes a drill bit. Thepuncturing device further includes a rod that is coupled to the drillbit and the gearbox shaft at two opposing ends of the rod. At the firstposition, the drill bit is housed entirely within the oil catchcompartment.

In some implementations, the sidewall extends from the first end to thesecond end of the oil catch compartment.

In some implementations, the system further includes a tubular sleevehaving a corresponding slot for receiving each of the at least onemagnetic stud or rod. In some such implementations, at least a portionof the tubular sleeve includes at least a portion of the sidewall of theoil catch compartment. In some other such implementations, the tubularsleeve is configured to wrap outside the sidewall of the oil catchcompartment.

In some implementations, the sidewall of the oil catch compartment formsa hollow housing. In some such implementations, the system furtherincludes a rubber gasket seal coupled to a top of the hollow housing.The rubber gasket seal is configured to provide direct contact and aliquid-tight seal with the oil filter.

In some implementations, the motor compartment further includes acompression spring coupled to the gearbox shaft and enclosing at least aportion of the puncturing device. The compression spring is configuredto urge the puncturing device to return to the first position from thesecond position.

According to some implementations of the present disclosure, a methodfor draining oil from an oil filter is disclosed as follows. The methodprovides for attaching a first end of an oil catch compartment of an oildraining system to the oil filter. The method further provides forallowing at least one magnetic stud or rod of the oil draining system tohold onto the oil filter. The at least one magnetic stud or rod ispositioned along a sidewall of the oil catch compartment of an oildraining system. The method further provides for actuating a switch tocause a motor to advance a puncturing device of the oil draining systemvia a gearbox shaft, such that the puncturing device alternates from afirst position that is retracted from the first end of the oil catchcompartment to a second position that protrudes from the first end ofthe oil catch compartment.

In some implementations, the method further provides for retracting thepuncturing device from the second position to the first position,thereby allowing oil to drain from the oil filter to the oil catchcompartment. In some such implementations, the oil draining systemfurther includes a flexible oil hose coupled to the sidewall of the oilcatch compartment, such that the oil further drains out of the flexibleoil hose. In some implementations, the switch further causes thepuncturing device to retract from the second position to the firstposition. In some implementations, the oil draining system furtherincludes a compression spring coupled to the gearbox shaft and enclosingat least a portion of the puncturing device. The compression spring isthen configured to urge the puncturing device to retract to the firstposition from the second position.

In some implementations, the gearbox shaft is telescopically coupled tothe second end of the oil catch compartment. In some implementations,the puncturing device includes a rod that is coupled to a drill bit andthe gearbox shaft at two opposing ends of the rod; and at the firstposition the drill bit is housed entirely within the oil catchcompartment.

The above summary is not intended to represent each embodiment or everyaspect of the present invention. Additional features and benefits of thepresent invention are apparent from the detailed description and figuresset forth below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading thefollowing detailed description and upon reference to the drawings inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a system for removing and/ordraining oil from an oil filter, according to some implementations ofthe present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the system of FIG. 1 , accordingto some implementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3A illustrates a cross-sectional view of the system of FIG. 1 in afirst position, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 3B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the system of FIG. 1 in asecond position, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 3C illustrates a cross-sectional view of the system of FIG. 1 in athird position, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an alternative system forremoving and/or draining oil from an oil filter, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates a subsequent implementation of the system of FIG. 1in a third position, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates a front elevation view of an oil draining system andan oil filter, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the oil draining systemof FIG. 6 attached to the oil filter, according to some implementationsof the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates a top perspective view of the oil draining system ofFIG. 6 at a distance from the oil filter, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9A illustrates a partially transparent view of the oil drainingsystem of FIG. 6 , according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 9B illustrates a front elevation view of certain internalcomponents of the oil draining system of FIG. 6 , according to someimplementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 illustrates a side perspective view of certain internalcomponents of the oil draining system of FIG. 6 , according to someimplementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 illustrates another partially transparent view of the oildraining system of FIG. 6 , according to some implementations of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 12A illustrates the oil draining system of FIG. 6 in a firstposition before puncturing the oil filter, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12B illustrates the oil draining system of FIG. 6 in a secondposition during puncturing of the oil filter, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 12C illustrates a vertical cross-sectional view of the oil drainingsystem of FIG. 6 receiving and draining oil from the oil filter,according to some implementations of the present disclosure.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications andalternative forms, a specific embodiment thereof has been shown by wayof example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. Itshould be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit theinvention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, theintention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternativesfalling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by theappended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure is described with reference to the attachedfigures, wherein like reference numerals are used throughout the figuresto designate similar or equivalent elements. The figures are not drawnto scale, and they are provided merely to illustrate the instantinvention. Several aspects of the invention are described below withreference to example applications for illustration. It should beunderstood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methodsare set forth to provide a full understanding of the invention. Onehaving ordinary skill in the relevant art, however, will readilyrecognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of thespecific details or with other methods. In other instances, well-knownstructures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring theinvention. The present invention is not limited by the illustratedordering of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different ordersand/or concurrently with other acts or events. Furthermore, not allillustrated acts or events are required to implement a methodology inaccordance with the present invention.

As disclosed herein, removing and/or draining oil from an oil filteroften causes skin burns and/or excess mess. As a result, many cleaningmaterials are used, which are disposed of into the environment.Additionally, the process is often time consuming, which can causedelays in other parts of the oil changing process. Desirable aspects ofthe present disclosure include systems and assemblies that can (i)reduce the number of steps in the oil removal process, and/or (ii)automate the oil removal process. The disclosed systems and assembliesnot only save time, but also reduce potential damage and waste resultingfrom the oil removal and/or draining process. In some implementations,the systems and assemblies described herein (i) reduce time spent in theprocess, (ii) prevent injury to the users, (iii) protect surface areasin the surroundings, and (iv) are environmentally friendly.

Aspects of the present disclosure include an oil draining system thatcan provide a user with a tool that removes and/or drains oil withoutcoming into contact with the heated oil. The oil draining system causeslittle spillage and/or leakage of the heated oil. In someimplementations, a user of the oil draining system may be a layindividual who is changing, removing, and/or draining oil from their ownvehicle. In some implementations, the user of the oil draining systemmay have some experience ranging from a new technician to an experiencedprofessional technician.

Thus, the disclosed oil draining system allows a user and theirworkspace to remain burn-free and cleaner, while still producing thesame results of an oil removal process. In some implementations, the oilremoval process can optionally include removing and/or draining the oilcap and removing the drain plug. Removing the drain plug may requirequick movement into the catch pan underneath the drain plug while theuser is under the vehicle, and locating the washer on the drain plug toensure it is also removed. In some implementations, the catch pan caninclude, but is not limited to, a container, a bin, a pan, a tray, or acombination thereof.

Furthermore, in some implantations, oil draining system allows the userto avoid the tricky step of applying enough pressure to remove the drainplug, while still keeping enough distance between the user and drainplug, all while ensuring the catch pan is positioned such that the oilbeing removed and/or drained from the filter is directed at the catchpan before pressure is lifted from the drain plug. The oil drainingsystem allows a user to remove and/or drain the oil from the filter in away that minimizes risk of being burned by the heated oil. The oildraining system also provides for reduced cleaning time, and anenvironmentally friendly solution in the clean-up process.

According to some implementations of the present disclosure, a systemfor removing oil from an oil filter of a motor vehicle or agricultureequipment is disclosed. The system includes a housing, an upper cap, anda lower cap. The housing defines a top rim, an upper portion, a lowerportion, and a bottom rim. The top rim has a first diameter. The bottomrim has a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. Theupper cap includes a flange with a first side and an opposing secondside. The flange is disposed at a top portion of the upper cap. Thefirst side of the flange is coupled to the top rim of the housing. Thesecond side of the flange is couplable to the oil filter. A bottomportion of the upper cap extends into the housing. The upper capincludes a central aperture for draining the oil from the oil filterinto the housing. The lower cap is coupled to the bottom rim of thehousing.

In some implementations, the upper portion of the housing defines ataper, from the top rim toward the lower portion of the housing. Thelower portion of the housing is generally cylindrical.

In some implementations, the upper portion of the housing includes ahollow conical frustrum. The lower portion of the housing includes ahollow cylinder with open ends. The hollow cylinder extends below theconical frustrum of the upper portion of the housing.

In some implementations, the second side of the upper cap is concave fordirecting the oil from the oil filter toward the central aperture of theupper cap.

In some implementations, the system further includes a puncture deviceremovably coupled to the lower cap. At least a portion of the puncturedevice extends through the lower cap into a void of the upper cap. Insome implementations, the at least a portion of the puncture deviceincludes a drill bit. In some implementations, the lower cap includes aninternal seal. The puncture device is configured to penetrate theinternal seal of the lower cap and extend into the housing, whilesubstantially being leak-proof between the puncture device and theinternal seal of the lower cap. In some implementations, the puncturedevice is configured to extend further through the upper cap and out ofthe second side of the upper cap.

In some implementations, the system further includes a hollow tuberemovably coupled to the lower cap. The hollow tube includes a proximaltip for puncturing the lower cap, thereby allowing removal of the oilfrom the oil filter. In some implementations, the hollow tube includes apuncture device at a proximal end of the hollow tube. The puncturedevice is configured to extend through the lower cap.

In some implementations, the lower portion of the housing includes athird diameter that is equal to the second diameter of the bottom rim.

In some implementations, a longitudinal cross-section of the upper capis generally “T” shaped. In some such implementations, a transversecross-section of the upper cap is generally “O” shaped.

In some implementations, the system further includes a gasket with afirst side and an opposing second side. The first side of the gasket iscoupled to the second side of the upper cap. The second side of thegasket is couplable to the oil filter. In some such implementations, thegasket is substantially circular.

According to some implementations of the present disclosure, a systemfor removing oil from an oil filter of a motor vehicle or agricultureequipment is disclosed. The system includes a housing, an upper cap, anda lower cap. The housing defines a top rim, a body portion, and a bottomrim. The body portion of the housing is generally cylindrical. The uppercap includes a flange with a first side and an opposing second side. Theflange is disposed at a top portion of the upper cap. The first side ofthe flange is coupled to the top rim of the housing. The second side ofthe flange is couplable to the oil filter. A bottom portion of the uppercap extends into the housing. The upper cap includes a central aperturefor draining the oil from the oil filter into the housing. The lower capis coupled to the bottom rim of the housing.

FIG. 1 illustrates an example oil draining system 10 for removing and/ordraining oil from an oil filter of a motor vehicle or agricultureequipment, according to some implementations of the present disclosure.The system 10 includes a containment device 100 and a removable punctureassembly 200. In some implementations, the containment device 100includes a housing 104, an upper cap 106, a lower cap 108, an innershaft 110, a spiral support 112, a gasket 114, and a seal 116.

The containment device 100 is removably coupled to an oil filter 102 ofa vehicle. This connection may be through a temporary and/or removableconnection to the oil filter 102, such as suction, magnetic coupling,nuts and bolts, clamps, or another method that temporarily and/orremovably couples the containment device 100 to the oil filter 102. Insome implementations, a portion of the containment device 100 mayencapsulate a portion of the oil filter 102. For example, the portion ofthe containment device 100 may wrap around the portion of the oil filter102.

The alignment between the oil filter 102 and the containment device 100can be determined according to the orientation of the oil filter 102relative to the direction of gravity. For example, a longitudinal axisthrough the containment device 100 is preferably along the direction ofgravity. As shown, in some implementations, the oil filter 102 and thecontainment device 100 are aligned, such that the longitudinal axisthrough the containment device 100 is parallel to a longitudinal axisthrough the oil filter 102. In some other implementations, theconnection between the oil filter 102 and the containment device 100 maybe tilted, such that the longitudinal axis through the containmentdevice 100 is at an angle to the longitudinal axis through the oilfilter 102.

In some implementations, the containment device 100 may be temporarilyand/or removably coupled to a side of the oil filter 102. In someimplementations, the containment device 100 may be magnetically coupledto the oil filter 102. In some implementations, the interface of thecontainment device 100 and the oil filter 102 is sealed using a gasket114 to prevent leakage in changing, removing and/or draining the oil toavoid unnecessary burns or mess. For example, in some implementations,the gasket 114 is coupled to the upper cap 106 on a first side 113 ofthe gasket 114, and the gasket 114 is couplable to the oil filter 102 onan opposite side 115 of the gasket 114. In some such implementations,the gasket 114 can include any type of polymer seal, Teflon tape, orboth. The gasket 114 may also vary in size. For example, in someimplementations, the gasket 114 includes a diameter of 1-⅞ inch and adepth of 1/16 inch. In some implementations, the gasket 114 issubstantially circular.

The containment device 100 is also temporarily and/or removably coupledto the puncture assembly 200. This connection between the containmentdevice 100 and the puncture assembly 200 can also be substantiallysealed to avoid unnecessary burns and/or mess due to potential spillingand/or leaking of oil. The connection between the containment device 100and the puncture assembly 200 may be made using threads, seals, gaskets,and/or any other mechanism that ensures (i) a removable connection and(ii) a substantially leak-proof seal. For example, the seal 116 of thecontainment device 100 is capable of providing such a removable andsubstantially leak-proof connection. The seal 116 may be made of amaterial the same as, or similar to, the gasket 114 of the containmentdevice 100.

In some implementations, the housing 104 can also include the spiralsupport 112 and the inner shaft 110. Thus, in some such implementations,the spiral support 112 defines an inner diameter that may allow theinner shaft 110 to fit through the spiral support 112. Additionally, oralternatively, in some such implementations, the inner shaft 110 has anexternal diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the spiralsupport 112. For example, in some implementations, the inner shaft 110may include the diameter of ⅛ inch, and a length of 1-½ inches.

The spiral support 112 may be in a generally spiral shape, or any shapeto induce oil movement within the housing 104 and/or allow for easierpassage of the oil. In some implementations, the spiral support 112 maybe a mechanism that rotates to promote and/or multiply torque. In someother implementations, the spiral support 112 may be stationary and/orsolely provide support to the inner shaft 110 in maintaining itsposition within the housing 104. In some implementations, the spiralsupport 112 may be coupled to and/or extend from the inner walls of thehousing 104.

In some implementations, the spiral support 112 may include an outerdiameter that is the same as, or less than, the inner diameter of thehousing 104. For example, in some such implementations, the spiralsupport 112 may include a diameter of ½ inch, and a length of threeinches. The spiral support 112 and the inner shaft 110 may be made ofthe same or similar material as the housing 104.

In some implementations, the puncture assembly 200 includes anencapsulator 202, a spring 206, a handle shaft 208 a, a handle bar 208b, and a handle flange 208 c. The encapsulator 202 may be made of thesame or similar components as the housing 104. The encapsulator 202 mayinclude any suitable dimensions. For example, in some implementations,the encapsulator 202 includes a diameter of 1-⅞ inch, and a length ofthree inches. The spring 206 may be positioned in an interior of theencapsulator 202. The spring 206 can also include any suitabledimensions. For example, in some implementations, the spring 206 may bea 4-coil spring that is ⅛ inch thick. Thus, in some implementations,when the puncture assembly 200 is coupled to the containment device 100,the seal 116 of the containment device 100 may be positioned between thehandle shaft 208 a and the inner shaft 110 of the containment device100.

In some implementations, the puncture assembly 200 is temporarily and/orremovably coupled to the containment device 100. In some otherimplementations, the puncture assembly 200 is semi-permanently coupledto the containment device 100. In some implementations, the handle shaft208 a can fit into the spring 206, and can be coupled to the handle bar208 b. The handle shaft 208 a and the handle bar 208 b may be made of apolymer or metal similar to the housing 104.

In some implementations, the puncture assembly 200 further includes apuncture device 218. In some such implementations, the puncture device218 is coupled to and/or integral with the handle shaft 208 a. In someimplementations, when the puncture assembly 200 is coupled to thecontainment device 100, at least a portion of the puncture device 218extends through the seal 116 of the lower cap 108 into a void of theupper cap 106. In some implementations, at least a portion of thepuncture device 218 includes a drill bit as the tip. In some otherimplementations, the handle shaft 208 a punctures through the seal 116of the lower cap 108, such that the handle shaft 208 a abuts the innershaft 110.

In some implementations, the containment device 100 includes thepuncture device 218 instead. The puncture device 218 can be coupled toand/or integral with the inner shaft 110 of the containment device 100.In some such implementations, the handle shaft 208 a transfers pressureto the inner shaft 110 and/or the puncture device 218, which assists thepuncture device 218 in puncturing the oil filter 102. Additionally, oralternatively, the puncture device 218 is coupled to the spiral support112. In some such implementations, the handle shaft 208 a transferspressure to the spiral support 112, which in turn rotates the puncturedevice 218 upwards to puncture the oil filter 102.

Referring now to FIG. 2 , an exploded view of the system 10 is depicted,according to some implementations of the present disclosure. As shown,the housing 104 includes a top rim 120, an upper portion 122, a lowerportion 124, and a bottom rim 126. In some implementations, the upperportion 122 of the housing 104 is generally cylindrical. In some otherimplementations, the upper portion 122 of the housing 104 includes ahollow conical frustrum (e.g., the housing 404 as shown in FIG. 4 ). Thelower portion 124 of the housing 104 includes a hollow cylinder withopen ends. The lower portion 124 extends below the upper portion 122 ofthe housing 104.

In some implementations, the diameter and/or width of the housing 104 isgreater than the diameter and/or width of the bottom rim 126. Otherdimensions of the housing 104 may vary. In some implementations, thelower portion 124 of the housing 104 may include a diameter and/or widththat is equal to the diameter and/or width of the bottom rim 126. Thehousing 104 may be made of metal (e.g., aluminum or steel), a polymer(e.g., polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene), or any material capableof withstanding a temperature of at least 230 degrees Fahrenheit, atleast 240 degrees Fahrenheit, at least 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or atleast 270 degrees Fahrenheit. In some implementations, the housing 104may include an insulated wall in a double vacuum.

In some implementations, the containment device 100 also includes theupper cap 106 with a flange 130. The flange 130 is disposed at a topportion of the upper cap 106. The flange 130 includes a first side 132and an opposing second side 134. The first side 132 of the flange 130may be coupled to the top rim 120 of the housing 104. The second side134 of the flange 130 may be couplable to the oil filter 102 (FIG. 1 ).A bottom portion 128 of the upper cap 106 may extend into the housing104. In some implementations, the upper cap 106 includes a centralaperture 136 (FIG. 1 ) for draining the oil from the oil filter 102 intothe housing 104. In some implementations, the second side 134 of theupper cap 106 is concave for directing the oil from the oil filter 102toward the central aperture 136 (FIG. 1 ) of the upper cap 106.

In some implementations, the upper cap 106 may include a diameter of twoinches, and a height of ¼ inch, with the central aperture 134 of ½ inchin diameter. The upper cap 106 may have two different cross-sections. Afirst cross-section (e.g., longitudinal cross-section) of the upper cap106 may be taken as shown in the view depicted in FIGS. 3A-C, andincludes a general “T” shape. A second cross-section (e.g., transversecross-section) of the upper cap 106 may be taken from an angleperpendicular to the first cross-section, along the length of the uppercap 106, and includes a general “O” shape.

In some implementations, the portion of the upper cap 106 that isconcentric with the inner shaft 110 may include voids to allow for thepassage of oil from the upper cap 106 into the hollow portion of thehousing 104. The voids may be any size or shape, so long as the uppercap 106 maintain its semi-rigid structure. In some implementations, theupper cap 106 is couplable to oil filter 102 with or without the gasket114 in-between. In some implementations, the upper cap 106 ismagnetically couplable to a metal oil filter (e.g. the oil filter 102),such that the housing 104 maintains its position as coupled to the oilfilter 102 without additional pressure applied by the user (referred toas using a push-button method). In some implementations, where there isthe gasket 114 between the oil filter 102 and upper cap 106, the gasket114 aids in preventing leaks between the oil filter 102 and the uppercap 106.

In some implementations, the lower cap 108 is coupled to the bottom rim126 of the housing 104. The lower cap 108 may be made with an elastomeror polymer type of material, such as rubber, that sustains its form andmay remain liquid tight even if punctured with a sharp item. In someimplementations, the lower cap 108 may include the seal 116 as aninternal component of the lower cap 108. Thus, in some implementations,the seal 116 may be punctured and reseal upon release.

Additionally, in some implementations, the seal 116 can be reused andmaintain its resealing characteristics. For example, in someimplementations, the seal 116 can be reused for three times, four times,five times, ten times, or indefinitely. For example, the seal 116 mayinclude a sealing mechanism such that, even after being punctured by thepuncture device 218, liquid does not spill and/or leak out of the seal116 from the interior of the containment device 100, even after thepuncture device 218 is removed from the containment device 100 (e.g.,the puncture device 218 no longer extends through the seal 116).

In some implementations, the puncture device 218 is configured topenetrate the seal 116 of the lower cap 108, and extend into the housing104, while substantially being leak-proof between the puncture device218 and the seal 116 of the lower cap 108. In some implementations, thepuncture device 218 is further configured to extend further through theupper cap 106, and out of the second side 134 of the upper cap 106.

Additionally, or alternatively, in some implementations, the internalseal 116 of the lower cap 108 can be reused for at least two times,allowing coupling and decoupling of the puncture device 218. The lowercap 108 may vary in size and/or may be threaded in the center. Forexample, in some implementations, the lower cap 108 includes a diameterof two inches, and height of ¼ inch, with a ½ inch center hole. In someimplementations, the lower cap 108 and/or the seal 116 is replaceable.Thus, in some implementations, for each use, a user may change the lowercap 108 and/or the seal 116 to ensure proper sealing between the lowercap 108 and the encapsulator 202 of the puncture assembly 200.

In some implementations, the puncture device 218 may include a sharp endfor contacting and causing a breakage in the oil filter 102 to allow fordraining the oil. The puncture device 218 can include a drill bit,sharpened metal, step bit, center punch, nail, screw, or combinationsthereof. In some implementations, a rotation method for applyingpressure to cause the oil filter 102 to be punctured may be used,especially if a drill bit or step bit is used.

In some implementations, the spring is positioned inside or internal tothe encapsulator 202 to urge the handle bar 208 b to return to itsoriginal position after being pushed up by a user. In someimplementations, the handle shaft 208 a also includes the handle flange208 c located between the handle shaft 208 a and the handle bar 208 b.When assembled, the handle flange 208 c is positioned within theencapsulator 202 to prevent the handle shaft 208 a from falling out ofthe encapsulator 202.

Referring to FIG. 3A, a first position (e.g., pre-puncture) in theprocess of using the system 10 for removing and/or draining oil isdepicted. The system 10 in FIG. 3A is the same as, or similar to, thesystem 10 in FIGS. 1-2 , where identical reference numbers refer toidentical components. The containment device 100 is coupled to the oilfilter 102, with the gasket 114 in-between. The containment device 100is also coupled to the puncture assembly 200, at the first position,where the spring 206 is not compressed. In the example shown in FIG. 3A,at least a portion of the handle shaft 208 a is encapsulated by theencapsulator 202.

Referring to FIG. 3B, a second position (e.g., during puncture) in theprocess of using the system 10 for removing and/or draining oil isdepicted. The system 10 in FIG. 3B is the same as, or similar to, thesystem 10 in FIGS. 1-3A, where identical reference numbers refer toidentical components. As pressure is applied to the handle bar 208 b,the length of handle shaft 208 a may be moved farther into the interiorof the encapsulator 202, such that the length of the puncture device 218is moved inside the housing 104. As a result, the puncture device 218punctures and/or extends through the oil filter 102.

In some implementations, the spring 206 compresses during this processin order to absorb any vibrations in the application or release ofpressure on the handle bar 208 b. In some implementations, thecompression of the spring 206 is due to the handle flange 208 c applyingpressure in a direction toward the oil filter 102. Thus, theconfiguration (as shown in FIG. 3B) biases the spring 206 against aninternal surface of the encapsulator 202, thereby urging the spring 206to compress.

Referring to FIG. 3C, a third position (e.g., post-puncture) in theprocess of using the system 10 for removing and/or draining oil isdepicted. The system 10 in FIG. 3C is the same as, or similar to, thesystem 10 in FIGS. 1-3B, where identical reference numbers refer toidentical components. Pressure on the handle bar 208 b may be releasedafter sufficient pressure is applied such that the oil filter 102 ispunctured (FIG. 3B). In some implementations, the spring 206 urges thehandle bar 208 b to return to its pre-puncture position (e.g., FIG. 3A),which is the same as the post-puncture position (FIG. 3C). Additionally,or alternatively, the spring 206 returns to a relaxed position andabsorbs any resulting vibrations form the release of pressure to thehandle bar 208 b.

After the puncture device 218 punctures the oil filter 102 and/or thepuncture device 218 is moved out of the oil filter 102, oil may flowfrom the oil filter 102 into the housing 104 of the containment device100. In some implementations, the spiral support 112 may also aid and/ordirect the oil to move to the bottom portion of the housing 104. In someimplementations, the spiral support 112 may enhance the flow of oil fromthe oil filter 102 due to a created pump from the pressure of the spiralsupport 112.

In some implementations, an automated system may be used for applyingpressure to the puncture device 218. In some such implementations, thehandle shaft 208 a and handle bar 208 b may be replaced with a mechanismthat automatically induces the puncture device 218 to apply pressure tothe oil filter 102. The automated mechanism may be activated using ahandheld device coupled to an actuator. For example, in someimplementations, instead of the handle shaft 208 a and/or the handle bar208 b, the puncture assembly 200 may include a hydraulic actuator, apneumatic actuator, an electric actuator, a mechanical actuator, or anycombination thereof.

While the containment device 100 is depicted in FIGS. 1-3C as includingthe housing 104, the upper cap 106, the lower cap 108, the inner shaft110, the spiral support 112, the gasket 114, and the seal 116, acontainment device of the present disclosure can include more or fewercomponents. For example, FIG. 4 illustrates the first alternativecontainment device 400.

While the puncture assembly 200 is depicted in FIGS. 1-3C as includingthe encapsulator 202, the spring 206, the handle shaft 208 a, and thehandle bar 208 b, the puncture assembly 200 can include more or fewercomponents. For example, a first alternative puncture assembly caninclude the encapsulator 202, the spring 206, the handle shaft 208 a, anergonomic handle bar, and the handle flange 208 c. In some suchimplementations, the ergonomic handle bar may include being shaped asthe negative extrusion of a gripped hand on the handle bar, for use withthe push-button method. In some such implementations, the ergonomichandle bar may be engulfed by gel sleeve. As another example, a secondalternative puncture assembly can include the encapsulator 202, a memoryfoam insert, the handle shaft 208 a, the handle bar 208 b, and thehandle flange 208 c. In some such implementations, the memory foaminsert takes the place of the spring in absorbing the shock from thesystem when the pressure is released.

Referring to FIG. 4 , a cross-sectional view of another example system40 is depicted, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure. The system 40 is the same as, or similar to, the system 10as shown in FIGS. 1-3C, where like reference numbers refer to likecomponents. As shown, the housing 404 of the containment device 400 mayinclude a top rim 420, an upper portion 422, a lower portion 424, and abottom rim 426. The top rim 420 of the housing 404 includes a firstdiameter. The bottom rim 426 of the housing 404 has a second diameterthat is less than the first diameter of the top rim 420. In someimplementations, the upper portion 422 of the housing 104 may define ataper 425 toward the lower portion 424 of the housing 104. For example,in some implementations, the upper portion 422 of the housing 404 mayinclude a length L of five inches with a two-inch diameter, before thetaper 425 begins.

Referring now to FIG. 5 , an example oil draining system 50 is depicted.The system 50 is the same as, or similar to, the system 10 in FIG. 1 ,except that the puncture assembly 200 is replaced by the drain assembly500. In some implementations, the drain assembly 500 may be viewed as asubsequent implementation after FIG. 3B. As such, in someimplementations, the drain assembly 500 may be used in the system 10(FIG. 1 ) for removing and/or draining oil.

The drain assembly 500 is removably coupled to the containment device100. Thus, in some implementations, the puncture assembly 200 (FIG. 1 )is decoupled from the containment device 100, and the drain assembly 500is then removably coupled to the containment device 100. This connectionbetween the drain assembly 500 and the containment device 100 is sealedto avoid unnecessary burns or mess due to potential spilling or leakingof oil. The connection between the drain assembly 500 and thecontainment device 100 may be made using threads, seals, gaskets, or anyother mechanism that ensures a removable connection and/or good sealing.

In some implementations, the drain assembly 500 can include a tube 502and a clip 504. The tube 502 may be used as a controlled attachment toguide oil into a catch pan 506. In some implementations, the tube 502may have an outer diameter of 7/16 inch. In some implementations, thetube 502 may include a length of 10 inches. In some implementations, thetube 502 may be hollow. In some implementations, the tube 502 isremovably coupled to the lower cap 108 of the containment device 100.

The tube 502 may also include an end 510 going into the containmentdevice 100 to ensure oil flow. The end 510 of the tube 502 may include ametal tip in instances where the tube 502 punctures the seal 116 of thelower cap 108. Upon applying pressure to the containment device 100, theoil is released into the drain assembly 500, beginning with the tube502. The tube 502 may, therefore, be positioned to ensure the removedand/or drained oil is controlled or contained in the catch pan 506. Theoil may be handled from the catch pan 506 once fully removed and/ordrained from the system 10 for removing and/or draining oil.

Thus, in some implementations, the seal 116 of the lower cap 108 can bereused for at least four times, allowing (i) coupling and decoupling ofthe puncture assembly 200, and (ii) coupling and decoupling of the tube502. Further, in some implementations, the tube 502 may include a clipto resist the flow of the oil out of the tube 502, while the clip isattached to the tube 502. Thus, the clip is not depicted in FIG. 5 wherethe oil flows out of the tube 502.

In some implementations, an oil removal kit includes a containmentdevice (e.g., the containment device 100 or the containment device 400),a puncture assembly (e.g., the puncture assembly 200), and a drainassembly (e.g., the drain assembly 500). In some such implementations,the containment device 100 is coupled to an oil filter 102. The punctureassembly 200 is attached to the containment device 100, opposite the oilfilter 102. The puncture device 218 of the puncture assembly 200punctures the oil filter 102, such that oil may flow from the oil filter102 into a housing 104 of the containment device 100 (FIGS. 3B-3C). Oncethe oil has been transferred from the oil filter 102 and into thehousing 104 of the containment device 100, the puncture assembly 200 maybe disconnected from the containment device 100. Then, the drainassembly 500 may be attached to the containment device 100 (FIG. 5 ).Once pressure is applied by the tube 502 and/or a rigid end (e.g., theend is sharp or merely more rigid than the seal 116 of the lower cap108) of the drain assembly 500, the oil flows from the containmentdevice 100 into the drain assembly 500. In some implementations, the oilflows directly into the catch pan 506. Once the oil is completelyremoved and/or drained from the containment device 100 and into thecatch pan 506, a user may dispose of the oil as desired.

Referring to FIGS. 6-7 , an oil draining system 600 may be used ondifferent styles of oil filters, such as the oil filter 102.Specifically, FIG. 6 illustrates a front plan view of the oil drainingsystem 600; and FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the oildraining system 600. The oil filter 102 may remain installed on a motorvehicle when the oil draining system 600 is being used. From top (i.e.,for attachment to the oil filter 102) to bottom, the oil draining system600 includes an oil catch compartment 610, a motor (or gearbox)compartment 640, and a power compartment 670.

The oil catch compartment 610 includes a first end 620 (top) and asecond end 622 (bottom). The first end 620 is configured for coupling tothe oil filter 102. A gearbox shaft 646 (FIG. 9B) is coupled to thesecond end 620 of the oil catch compartment 610 via restrained jointsthat provide the telescopic connection. For example, in someimplementations, the oil catch compartment 610 may fit over a housing ofthe gearbox shaft 646 as a telescoping sleeve, where the outsidediameter of the housing of the gearbox shaft 646 is smaller than thenominal diameter of the oil catch compartment 610, and the outsidediameter of a housing of the motor 644 is about the same or larger thanthe nominal diameter of the oil catch compartment 610.

During operation, the gearbox shaft 646 is capable of extending orcontracting relative to the oil catch compartment 610. For a compact oildraining system 600 having a total length of between 5 inches to 10inches in the first position, the gearbox shaft 646 can contractrelative to the oil catch compartment 610 by about 0.3 in to 1 inch,such as by about 0.3 inch, 0.4 inch, 0.5 inch, 0.6 inch, 0.7 inch, 0.8inch, 0.9 inch, or 1 inch.

The oil draining system 600 further includes a drain tube 602 coupled toa side of the oil catch compartment 610, for example, via a protrudingopening on a sidewall of the oil catch compartment 610. In someimplementations, the drain tube 602 may include a flexible oil hose withany suitable diameter. The drain tube 602 is of any suitable diameter,such as between about 0.2 inch and about 0.5 inch. In someimplementations, the drain tube 602 is about 0.3 inch, about 0.4 inch,or about 0.5 inch in diameter. In this example, the drain tube 602 isabout 0.39 inch in diameter (FIG. 8 ). In some implementations, the oildraining system 600 also includes an overmold palm grip 680 coupled tothe bottom of the power compartment 670.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a top perspective view of the oil draining system600 is illustrated. The oil catch compartment 610 of the oil drainingsystem 600 is configured to couple to a bottom or a side of an oilfilter, depending on the type oil filter. In this example, the oil catchcompartment 610 is configured to couple to the bottom of the oil filter102. In some implementations, the oil catch compartment 610 includes ahollow housing 612, and a rubber gasket seal 614 attached to the top ofthe housing 612. The rubber gasket seal 606 provides direct contact anda liquid-tight seal with the bottom of the oil filter 102, therebypreventing the oil from leaking at the top rim of the housing 612.

The oil catch compartment 610 further includes a plurality of magneticstuds that holds and/or attaches the oil catch compartment 610 to thebottom of the oil filter 102 (e.g., during puncturing of the oil filter102 and/or draining of the oil inside the oil filter 102). Each magneticstud is situated in a corresponding slot of a tubular sleeve 616. Insome implementations, the sleeve 616 is made of a flexible and/orstretchy material, which may be removable relative to a hollow rigidhousing (e.g., the housing 612) of the oil catch compartment. In thisexample, the oil catch compartment 610 has four magnetic studs (or rods)618 a, 618 b, 618 c, and 618 d, which are situated in four correspondingslots of the sleeve 616.

In some implementations, the oil draining system 600 includes a motor644 (FIG. 9B) and a puncturing device 642 attached directly to the motor644′s gearbox shaft 646 (FIG. 9B). As shown, the puncturing device 642extends from the gearbox shaft 646 through a hollow core of the oilcatch compartment 610. In this example, the puncturing device 642includes a drill bit, an awl, a needle, a pin, etc., or any suitablecomponent that provides sufficient pressure to puncture the oil filter102. The power compartment 670 includes a power switch 672, whichcontrols the motor 644 and the gearbox shaft 646, thereby driving thepuncturing device 642 up or down relative to the oil catch compartment610. For example, pushing the “up” arrow 674 drives the puncturingdevice 642 up toward the oil filter 102, and pushing the “down” arrow676 drives the puncturing device 642 down away from the oil filter 102.

In some implementations, the puncturing device 642 is housed entirelywithin the oil catch compartment 610, when the puncturing device 642 isdriven all the way down and the oil draining system 600 is in a firstposition (FIG. 12A). In some implementations, at least a portion of thepuncturing device 642 extends through the top of the oil catchcompartment 610, when the puncturing device 642 is driven all the way upand the oil draining system 600 is in a second position (FIG. 12B). Whenthe oil draining system 600 is in the second position while coupled(e.g., attached) to the oil filter 102, the puncturing device 642punctures through the bottom of the oil filter 102.

FIG. 9A illustrates a partially transparent view of the oil drainingsystem 600, according to some implementations of the present disclosure.The oil draining system 600 shown in FIG. 9A is the same as, or similarto, the oil draining system 600 shown in FIGS. 6-8 , where identicalreference numerals designate identical elements. The motor (or gearbox)compartment 640 includes the motor 644, the gearbox shaft 646, and thepuncturing device 642. In this view, the puncturing device 642 has beendriven all the way up, and the oil draining system 600 is advancingtowards the second position. A portion of the puncturing device 642extends through the top of the oil catch compartment 610. While the oildraining system 600 is depicted in FIG. 9A to be in between the firstposition (FIG. 12A) and the second position (FIG. 12B), in this examplethe oil catch compartment 610 is not coupled (or attached) to the oilfilter 102 for illustration purposes. During normal use, the oil catchcompartment 610 is coupled (or attached) to the oil filter 102 when theoil draining system 600 is advancing from the first position toward thesecond position.

FIG. 9B illustrates a front elevation view of certain internalcomponents of the oil draining system 600, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure. The oil draining system 600shown in FIG. 9B is the same as, or similar to, the oil draining system600 shown in FIGS. 6-9A, where identical reference numerals designateidentical elements. In addition, FIG. 9B is the same as, or similar to,FIG. 9A, except that FIG. 9B shows the inner workings enclosed by thehousings of the oil catch compartment 610, the motor (or gearbox)compartment 640, and the power compartment 670. As described herein, auser may push the “up” arrow 674 or the “down” arrow 676 of the powercompartment 670 to control the motor 644 and the gearbox shaft 646,thereby driving the puncturing device 642 up or down relative to the oilcatch compartment 610 (FIG. 9A).

In some implementations, the motor (or gearbox) compartment 640 furtherincludes a coil 648 extending upwards from the gearbox shaft 646. Insome such implementations, the coil 648 is mechanically connected orsecured to the puncturing device 642, and aids in driving the puncturingdevice 642 up or down. For example, the coil 648 may be configured torotate the puncturing device 642 in a clockwise or counterclockwisedirection, which in turn drives the puncturing device 642 up or down.Additionally or alternatively, in some implementations, the coil 648aids in protecting and/or centering the puncturing device 642 duringmovement. In some other implementations, the coil 648 is a compressionspring that is configured to push against the oil filter 102 to aid indisengaging and/or retracting the puncturing device 642 from the oilfilter 102, after the oil filter 102 is punctured.

FIG. 10 illustrates a side perspective view of certain internalcomponents of the oil draining system 600, according to someimplementations of the present disclosure. The oil draining system 600shown in FIG. 10 is the same as, or similar to, the oil draining system600 shown in FIGS. 6-9B, where identical reference numerals designateidentical elements. As shown, the power switch 672 is configured tocontrol the motor 644 and the gearbox shaft 646. As shown, thepuncturing device 642 includes a rod 650 and the drill bit 652. Thedrill bit 652 and the gearbox shaft 646 are coupled to opposing ends ofthe rod 650. In some implementations, the drill bit 652 may be removedfrom the rod 650 for service and/or replacement, as it might get wornafter repeated puncturing of oil filters.

In some implementations, the motor 644 is a DC motor powered by abattery 678. In this example, the battery 678 includes a stack of twolithium polymer (Li-Po) batteries. In some implementations, the battery678 is rechargeable via a DC power jack socket 684. In this example, thebattery 678 is coupled to, and positioned between, a pair of chargingmodule boards 682 with battery protection capabilities. In someimplementations, the gearbox shaft 646 is telescopically coupled to theoil catch compartment 610. For example, in some implementations, thegearbox shaft 646 is configured to move in and out of the inside of theoil catch compartment 610, as the oil draining system 600 moves betweenthe first position and the second position.

FIG. 11 illustrates another partially transparent view of the oildraining system 600, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure. The oil draining system 600 shown in FIG. 11 is the same as,or similar to, the oil draining system 600 shown in FIGS. 6-10 , whereidentical reference numerals designate identical elements. In this view,at least a portion of the drill bit 652 extends through the top of theoil catch compartment 610. In some implementations, the oil drainingsystem 600 is a compact system having a total length of between about 5inches to about 10 inches when the oil draining system 600 is in thefirst position, such as about 5 inches, about 6 inches, about 7 inches,about 8 inches, about 9 inches, or about 10 inches. The total length ofthe oil draining system 600 decreases by a small amount when the oildraining system 600 is in the second position, such as by about 0.3inch, 0.4 inch, 0.5 inch, 0.6 inch, 0.7 inch, 0.8 inch, 0.9 inch, or 1inch. As shown, in this example, the total length of the oil drainingsystem 600 is about 6.78 inches when the oil draining system 600 is inbetween the first position and the second position.

An example process of using the oil draining system 600 is illustratedvia FIGS. 12A-12C. The oil draining system 600 shown in FIG. 12A-12C isthe same as, or similar to, the oil draining system 600 shown in FIGS.6-11 , where identical reference numerals designate identical elements.FIG. 12A illustrates the oil draining system 600 in the first positionbefore puncturing the oil filter 102, according to some implementationsof the present disclosure. A user attaches the oil draining system 600to the oil filter 102, where the magnetic studs or rods (e.g., 618 a-618d in FIG. 8 ) hold the oil draining system 600 to the oil filter 102,and the rubber gasket seal 606 (FIG. 8 ) provides direct contact and aliquid-tight seal with the bottom of the oil filter 102. At this point,the oil filter 102 is not punctured, and the oil remains within the oilfilter 102.

Once the oil draining system 600 is attached to the oil filter 102, theuser pushes the “up” arrow 674 of the power switch 672 to drive thepuncturing device 642 (FIG. 8 ) upwards, and causes the drill bit 652(FIG. 10 ) to puncture the oil filter 102. At this point, the user mayfirmly push the oil draining system 600 against the oil filter 102 toensure proper attachment and the liquid-tight seal. FIG. 12B illustratesthe oil draining system 600 in the second position during puncturing ofthe oil filter 102, according to some implementations of the presentdisclosure. While it is depicted in FIG. 12B that the oil drainingsystem 600 is fully in the second position, in some use cases, the oildraining system 600 does not have to advance fully to the secondposition. For example, in FIG. 9A, the oil draining system 600 is inbetween the first position and the second position, but the puncturingdevice 642 protrudes enough from the first end 620 (FIG. 6 ) of the oilcatch compartment 610, the puncturing device 642 may already provideenough pressure to puncture the oil filter 102, thus can stop therewithout further advancing.

Once the drill bit 652 (FIG. 10 ) punctured the oil filter 102, andpenetrated into the oil filter 102 enough, the user can let the coil 648(e.g., compression spring) (FIG. 9B) inside the oil catch compartment610 push against the oil filter 102 and disengage the drill bit 652.Additionally or alternatively, in some implementations, such as if thedrill bit 652 still stayed attached to the oil filter 102 and did notdetach easily, the user pushes the reverse switch (i.e., the “down”arrow 676), which detaches the drill bit 652 from the oil filter 102.The detached view is illustrated in FIG. 12C, which also shows the oildraining system 600 receiving and draining the oil from the oil filter102.

As shown in FIG. 12C, the drill bit 652 has detached from the oil filter102, and retracted entirely into the oil catch compartment 610. Oil 690is being drained from the oil filter 120, into the oil catch compartment610, and out of the drain tube 602. While the oil 690 is shown flowingdirectly from the oil filter 102 to the drain tube 602, the oil 690 maydrain first into the oil catch compartment 610, and then flow out todrain tube 602. As such, the oil 690 is drained in a controlled manner,which significantly reduces or eliminates any hazardous oil spills.

While various embodiments of the present invention have been describedabove, it should be understood that they have been presented by way ofexample only, and not limitation. Numerous changes to the disclosedembodiments can be made in accordance with the disclosure herein withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, the breadthand scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of theabove described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the invention shouldbe defined in accordance with the following claims and theirequivalents.

Although the invention has been illustrated and described with respectto one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modificationswill occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading andunderstanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. Inaddition, while a particular feature of the invention may have beendisclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, suchfeature may be combined with one or more other features of the otherimplementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given orparticular application.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As usedherein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to includethe plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “including,”“includes,” “having,” “has,” “with,” or variants thereof are used ineither the detailed description and/or the claims, such terms areintended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by oneof ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will befurther understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly useddictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that isconsistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art andwill not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unlessexpressly so defined herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: an oil catch compartmenthaving a first end and a second end, the first end configured forcoupling to an oil filter; at least one magnetic stud or rod positionedalong a sidewall of the oil catch compartment; a motor compartmentincluding: a gearbox shaft telescopically coupled to the second end ofthe oil catch compartment; and a puncturing device coupled to thegearbox shaft and positioned at least partially within the gearbox shaftof the motor compartment or the oil catch compartment; and a switchformed on an outside surface of a battery compartment andcommunicatively connected to a motor coupled to the gearbox shaft, theswitch being actuatable to cause the motor to advance the puncturingdevice via the gearbox shaft, such that the puncturing device alternatesbetween (i) a first position that is retracted from the first end of theoil catch compartment and (ii) a second position that protrudes from thefirst end of the oil catch compartment.
 2. The system of claim 1,further comprising a flexible oil hose coupled to the sidewall of theoil catch compartment.
 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the flexibleoil hose is removably coupled to the oil catch compartment.
 4. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the oil catch compartment includes aprotruding opening for attaching a flexible oil hose, the protrudingopening being formed on the sidewall of the oil catch compartment. 5.The system of claim 1, wherein the switch is actuatable to cause thepuncturing device to rotate, thereby advancing the puncturing device. 6.The system of claim 1, wherein the puncturing device includes a drillbit, wherein the puncturing device further includes a rod that iscoupled to the drill bit and the gearbox shaft at two opposing ends ofthe rod, and wherein at the first position the drill bit is housedentirely within the oil catch compartment.
 7. The system of claim 1,wherein the sidewall extends from the first end to the second end of theoil catch compartment.
 8. The system of claim 1, further comprising atubular sleeve having a corresponding slot for receiving each of the atleast one magnetic stud or rod.
 9. The system of claim 8, wherein atleast a portion of the tubular sleeve includes at least a portion of thesidewall of the oil catch compartment.
 10. The system of claim 8,wherein the tubular sleeve is configured to wrap outside the sidewall ofthe oil catch compartment.
 11. The system of claim 1, wherein thesidewall of the oil catch compartment forms a hollow housing.
 12. Thesystem of claim 11, further comprising a rubber gasket seal coupled to atop of the hollow housing, the rubber gasket seal being configured toprovide direct contact and a liquid-tight seal with the oil filter. 13.The system of claim 1, wherein the motor compartment further includes acompression spring coupled to the gearbox shaft and enclosing at least aportion of the puncturing device, the compression spring beingconfigured to urge the puncturing device to return to the first positionfrom the second position.
 14. A method for draining oil from an oilfilter, the method comprising: attaching a first end of an oil catchcompartment of an oil draining system to the oil filter; allowing atleast one magnetic stud or rod of the oil draining system to hold ontothe oil filter, the at least one magnetic stud or rod positioned along asidewall of the oil catch compartment of the oil draining system; andactuating a switch to cause a motor to advance a puncturing device ofthe oil draining system via a gearbox shaft, such that the puncturingdevice alternates from a first position that is retracted from the firstend of the oil catch compartment to a second position that protrudesfrom the first end of the oil catch compartment.
 15. The method of claim14, further comprising retracting the puncturing device from the secondposition to the first position, thereby allowing oil to drain from theoil filter to the oil catch compartment.
 16. The method of claim 15,wherein the oil draining system further includes a flexible oil hosecoupled to the sidewall of the oil catch compartment, such that the oilfurther drains out of the flexible oil hose.
 17. The method of claim 15,wherein the switch further causes the puncturing device to retract fromthe second position to the first position.
 18. The method of claim 15,wherein the oil draining system further includes a compression springcoupled to the gearbox shaft and enclosing at least a portion of thepuncturing device, the compression spring being configured to urge thepuncturing device to retract to the first position from the secondposition.
 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the gearbox shaft istelescopically coupled to a second end of the oil catch compartment. 20.The method of claim 14, wherein the puncturing device includes a rodthat is coupled to a drill bit and the gearbox shaft at two opposingends of the rod; and wherein at the first position the drill bit ishoused entirely within the oil catch compartment.